Dog bites are the 2nd leading cause of injury for children in North America.

“Every year more than 4.7 million people are bitten by a dog … Children between the ages of 5 and 9 are at greater risk of being bitten by a dog and also of being severely injured by that bite.”
[AVMA / American Veterinary Medical Association]

Last year 2.7 million children, mostly 10 years old and younger, were bitten.

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"Sarah gave such a wonderful presentation to our Kindergarten - 5th Grade classes! The boys and girls enjoyed the practical approach Sarah used in explaining the proper way to interact with dogs. Every child needs to hear this !"

Eric A. Todd, Ed.D.  NEW Academy of Science and Art  Los Angeles, CA

“Our 250 students from Gr 1 through 4 were really impressed with sarahs presentation. She communicated very effectively on the subject of dog biting awareness. From the questions that were asked afterwards I know the children were really listening and thinking about what was presented.”
St Luke’s Elementary   
Bronx, NY

“Our grades 1 - 5 gathered in our auditorium to hear Sarah speak on how to be Aware, not Afraid. We were really impressed with the fact she did not create any kind of fear in the children regarding being bitten but rather spoke to the need for understanding how dog’s communicate to us.”
St Patrick’s Elementary
Smithtown, NY

“We recently had a great presentation to our students from Sarah on the issue of dog biting awareness. Her talk is very proactive to this issue and I’m sure the children went away with some great information to apply in their everyday lives.”
St Steven’s Elementary 
New York, NY

“Sarah was great.  The students learned about dog safety in a way that was relevant.  Having the dog as a part of the presentation provided the students a model of how dogs react and ways to encourage positive vs. negative interactions. Thank you !”

Hamilton Elementary  Pasadena, CA

 “Sarah spoke to our 250 students in K and Grade 1 on the very relevant issue of dog biting. The children were really benefited by her being with us. We look forward to having her back again.”
Southwest Elementary
Bay Shore, NY

 “Sarah spoke with great knowledge and enthusiasm to our K-2nd graders. Her presentation was interactive, fun and helpful!"

Assumption St. Bridget School  Seattle, WA

 “It was a pleasure having Sarah at our school. The students seemed to enjoy the interaction with Sarah and a dog that the students were familiar with. Sarah was able to remind the students of the proper way to approach a strange dog and did so in a way that was easy for the students to comprehend. We enjoyed having Sarah at our school.”
St Mary’s Elementary
Toronto, ON

“Lovely presentation and great tips on dog behaviour!”
St Gabriel’s Elementary
Montreal, QC

“The students at the English Montreal School Board really appreciated the opportunity to gain increased awareness about the serious subject of dog biting.”
[Michael Cohen / Communications Director]

“The children learned some great things about how to approach a dog and what to do if a strange dog comes up to them. Thank you Sarah !”
Preschool of America, Upper East    
New York, NY

“We really enjoyed having sarahs presentation at our school !”
PS 142 Elementary 
New York, NY

“Our little ones were very attentive to Sarah as she taught them how to be safe around dogs. Her information will stay with them for a long time.”
Preschool of America, Times Square
Manhattan, NY